January 30, 2022
A conversation with Sam Israel’s great-nephew, avid investor, and passionate Jewish community member, Dana Behar Years of Service: 9 Committee (s): Endowment/Investment Committee, Grants Committee Did you have […]
October 8, 2021
A conversation with Israeli trustee and lifetime Samis board member, Barry Ernstoff Years of Service: Lifetime Trustee Committee (s): Israel Sub-Committee Did you have a personal connection to […]
September 2, 2021
In 1919 a 20-year-old young man who never went to high school arrived in Seattle from the Isle of Rhodes. A century later his estate has […]
June 14, 2021
A conversation with native Seattleite, dedicated community member, and Samis trustee Eli Genauer Years of Service: Lifetime Trustee Committee (s): Israel Sub-Committee, Treasurer, Trusteeship, Endowment/Investment Committee, […]
May 21, 2021
The Samis Foundation Stands in Support of Israel Seattle, Washington, May 21, 2021. The Samis Foundation Board of Trustees and staff stand in solidarity with the […]
April 20, 2021
March 11, 2021
Largest Jewish Philanthropic Foundation in Washington State Announces Bold New Strategic Plan Samis Foundation Using Data-Driven Insights to Plan Future Philanthropy SEATTLE, March 11, 2021 – […]
November 6, 2020
*Jewish Agency beneficiary receiving laptop to study at home during COVID-19 pandemic in Israel. Photo credit: Peggy Peyker SAMIS GRANTS $768,000 IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 The […]